LibGuides: Accounting Sciences: Useful Websites

Tax Related Websites

globalEDGE - Country Comparator
Compare countries across a variety of economic indicators including GDP, inflation and exports.
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
The principal objectives of the IFRS Foundation are to develop a single set of high quality, understandable, enforceable and globally accepted International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) through its standard-setting body, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
International Financial Statistics (IFS)
Economic Indicators (IFS)
OECD Factbook
A wide range of key statistics for its member countries and major additional countries. For each indicator presented, there is explanatory text including a definition, explanation of long-term trends, and references; a table showing the indicator over a significant time span for all countries covered, and graphics showing the key messages contained in the data.
Principal Global Indicators
The PGI dataset provides internationally comparable data for the Group of 20 economies (G-20) and economies with systemically important financial sectors that are not members of the G-20. The PGI facilitates the monitoring of economic and financial developments for these jurisdictions.
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)

CIA World Factbook
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Our Reference tab includes: maps of the major world regions as well as Flags of the World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map.